OBITUARIES

Billy Joe Bridges

Billy Joe Bridges

Dec 7, 2024

SHELBY: Billy Joe Bridges, a kind, devoted, and faithful man, passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on April 21, 1935, at home in Lattimore, North Carolina, Billy Joe lived a life characterized by love, integrity, and service to others. Billy Joe graduated from Lattimore High School and went on to earn...

Sondra Shanker

Sondra Shanker

Dec 5, 2024

MARYLAND: Sondra Shanker, 80, died Thursday, December 5, 2024. A graveside service will be held 11:00AM Sunday, December 22, 2024 in Sunset Cemetery.

Bernice Mcdaniel

Bernice Mcdaniel

Dec 3, 2024

SHELBY: Bernice Davis McDaniel, 67, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Deanie Davis Jr. and the late Essie Mae Sisk Davis. Bernice enjoyed watching birds. She loved dogs and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Annie Farris

Annie Farris

Dec 2, 2024

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Annie Armittie Farris, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain surrounded by family. Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Essie Farris. Affectionally known as “Mit”, she will be remembered for finding joy and laughter in the simplest of things. Having been diagnosed...

William "Billy" Rodriguez

William "Billy" Rodriguez

Dec 1, 2024

KINGS MOUNTAIN: William “Billy” Rodriguez, 66, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at CaroMont Regional in Gastonia. He was the son of the late Guillermo and Julia Rodriguez. Billy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved his Mexican music and Mexican food. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Charlotte Rodriguez; son, William A. Rodriguez III and...

Danny Lovelace

Danny Lovelace

Dec 1, 2024

SHELBY: Danny Charles Lovelace, 62, died Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Peak Resources in Shelby. He was the son of Patricia Chapman of Kings Mountain and the late Charles Lovelace. Danny was a member at Oak Grove Baptist Church, he loved going to the beach, and most of all he loved animals especially his two dogs, Bosco and Bailey. In...

Aiden Franklin

Aiden Franklin

Nov 25, 2024

LAWNDALE: Aiden Nickolas Franklin, 17, died Monday, November 25, 2024 at his home. Born in Cleveland County he was the son of Amanda Smith and husband Doug of Lawndale and Timothy Franklin of Kings Mountain . Aiden graduated from Turning Point Academy and he worked at Food Lion. He was an avid computer gamer and his favorite game was Fortnite....

Eira Peace Wilson

Eira Peace Wilson

Nov 24, 2024

WACO: Baby Peace Wilson entered the gates of heaven after two short months of life. She was the daughter of Timothy Wilson Jr. and Chelsea Towery of Waco. A family graveside service was held at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Funeral services entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby.

Carrie Lattimore

Carrie Lattimore

Nov 22, 2024

SHELBY: Ms. Carrie Bell Lattimore, age 91, departed her life November 22, 2024 at Carolina Care of Cherryville. She was born in July 18, 1933 to the late Ernest Muldrow and Lillie M. Cook Pooler. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James F. Walls, then later married George Lattimore Jr. whom predeceased her; sister, Azlee Surratt; brothers,...

Deloris Austin

Deloris Austin

Nov 16, 2024

SHELBY: DeLoris Austin, 77, died Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Peak Resources in Shelby. Born in Burnsville, NC she was the daughter of Lithy Austin. Deloris was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to thrift shops and was known as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. In addition to her mother, she was...

Carol York

Carol York

Nov 12, 2024

SHELBY: Carol Wellmon York, 84, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Elma Barnett Wellmon. Carol was a member of Zoar Baptist Church and she worked at the Lily Mill for many years, later retiring from Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed going to...

Lewis Edwards

Lewis Edwards

Nov 8, 2024

SHELBY:Lewis Edwards,84, passed away and went to his heavenly home Friday, November 8, 2024 at Wendover Hospice. A Cleveland County native, he was the son of the late JD and Ethel Edwards. Lewis retired from Celeanse where he worked in the warehouse and was part of the fire brigade team. He was known for being a people person and was...

Carolyn Fuller

Carolyn Fuller

Nov 7, 2024

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Carolyn Barker Fuller, 98, died Thursday, November 7, 2024 at White Oak Manor Kings Mountain. She was the daughter of the late Orus Clevland and Ruth Wagg Barker. Carolyn received a degree from Duke University which she used to find work as a Lab Tech at Walter Reed Army Medical Center until she met her husband while attending...

Betty Ellis

Betty Ellis

Nov 1, 2024

SHELBY: Betty Weathers Ellis, 80, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 1, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Lucille Allen Weathers. She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother. Betty was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was...

Carl Cash

Carl Cash

Nov 1, 2024

SHELBY: Carl Edward Cash, 74, died Friday, November 1, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Grady and Eunice Jones Cash. Carl served in the Army and he enjoyed fishing and playing bluegrass music. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Pete and Ray...

Mark Cash

Mark Cash

Oct 31, 2024

SHELBY: Mark Cash, 55, died Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was the son of Chester and Doris Cash of Boiling Springs. Mark loved being with his family, friends, hanging out with his kids and playing with his grandkids. He enjoyed being outdoors, grilling, listening to his favorite 80’s rock music, riding his motorcycle, being around water, and camping. He was...

Robin Cash

Robin Cash

Oct 28, 2024

SHELBY: Robin Dawson Cash, 60, died Monday, October 28, 2024 at Atrium Health Main. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Betty Lucille Piercy Dawson. Robin was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, a member of Wallace Grove Baptist Church and retired from Baxter Corp. She had a love of cooking, playing card and...

Kenneth Francis

Kenneth Francis

Oct 26, 2024

SHELBY: Kenneth “Grumpy” Francis, 65, died Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was the son of the late Robert and Marilyn Francis. Kenneth was a family man who loved riding motorcycles, was a member of the CCIB for 20 years, and loved his dogs that he had throughout his life. In addition to his parents, he is...

Mandie Price

Mandie Price

Oct 25, 2024

SHELBY: Mandie Crawley Price, 61, died Friday, October 25, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Patsy Allen Crawley. Mandie worked as a Registered Nurse for many years and she enjoyed being a homemaker and traveling to the beach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Tommy Howell

Tommy Howell

Oct 24, 2024

SHELBY: Thomas “Tommy” Howell, 91, died Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Carolina Care in Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Dewey and Edna Lee Howell. Tommy was a jokester to many and he enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and retired as a truck driver. In...